As the vaccine roll-out continues, many of us are hopeful of a return to something that’s been missing the last 18 months: the opportunity for face-to-face meetings.

Sollum Technologies announces that its smart LED lighting system  has been awarded the prestigious 2021 Sapphire Award.

U.S. Apple is predicting that the 2021-22 crop year will exceed 11.1 billion pounds or 265.4 million bushels. That’s up from a year ago, but 1.3 per cent less than the five-year production average. The Red Delicious apple variety is produced in the largest volume.

Dan Branson starts a new role as senior director, business and product development on August 16, 2021. He’s had a 15-year run with Canada’s largest grocer, Loblaw Companies, earning him a reputation as a thought leader on large global initiatives.

Cohort Wholesale will provide technical, sales, warehousing, and logistical support for UPL products.

Ecoation Innovative Solutions Inc. will receive up to $3.9 million through the AgriInnovate Program to develop a first-of-a-kind technology that reduces pesticide use and the loss of crops.

Federal ministers of health, agriculture and agri-food, environment and climate change have announced a pause on proposed increases to Maximum Residue Limits.

This truck load of freshly cut celery is destined for a food processing plant near Centre Hall, Pennsylvania. Holland Marsh grower Tim Horlings says that the eight-hour haul from Newmarket Ontario to the U.S. is the last stage of six months of tender care from seedling to soup.

The Fruit and Vegetable Dispute Resolution Corporation has announced that new directors were elected to the board at its annual general meeting held virtually from June 2-4, 2021. Representation is broad from Canada, the United States, Mexico and Chile.

The Pest Management Centre will be holding the 2022 Priority Setting Workshop in a virtual format.